Basingstoke ObserverVISITORS to Basingstoke’s Hollywood Bowl this Easter will be in the frame to have their own family portrait illustrated by one of the artists behind one of the nation’s favourite comics.
To celebrate its partnership with Beano, Hollywood Bowl is launching a competition which will realise every kid’s dream of becoming a comic character by giving one lucky family the chance to be reimagined by a comic artist more familiar for drawing characters such as Minnie the Minx and Dennis and Gnasher.
With red and black stripes at the ready, families who visit the centre during the holidays simply need to capture a selfie of themselves bowling, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #Beanogoesbowling and tag @HollywoodBowlUK to enter.
To kickstart the Easter holiday fun, the partnership will also see Beanotown characters share their bowling tips with fans, who can try and beat Dennis and Gnasher’s high ten-pin bowling score, as well as posing for pictures with the world’s wildest boy and his best friend in the centre.
William Wheeler, Centre Manager at Hollywood Bowl Basingstoke, said: “Beano is one of the most loved comics amongst kids and grown-ups who visit our centre, so what better way to celebrate the Easter school holidays than to be bowled over by winning your family portrait drawn by one of the comic’s talented artists.
Families who visit during the holidays can enjoy Beanotown with lots of games and activities and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to have some fun when the school bell rings for the end of term.”
Vanessa Andreis, Franchise Planning and Partnerships Director, Beano Studios commented: “We can’t wait to see all of the fun that families will have with Dennis and the gang this Easter holidays at Hollywood Bowl. Being immortalised as Beano characters by one of our incredible comic artists is a prize that will spread laughter and fun for generations.”
